PORTSMOUTH -- Piscataqua Savings Bank recently held a celebration breakfast to honor its Treasurer, David H. Bryan. Bryan had just returned from Patagonia where he met his goal of running a marathon on every continent.

This last one was special, however. Since joining the local community Bank last year, Bryan has been bitten by the bug of giving back.

Knowing that the Bank has a commitment to the Seacoast Family Food Pantry, Bryan set out to raise money for them through his 12th inter-continental marathon and kept it a secret from Bank CEO/President Rick Wallis. Wallis had a special medal to honor Bryan on his return from Patagonia, and unbeknownst to him, Bryan had a $2,000 check for him to donate to the Food Pantry on behalf of the Bank.

When asked what prompted him to run marathons around the world and to choose the Food Pantry as a benefactor of his 12th marathon, Bryan said, “Boston was my first marathon and I got bitten by the runner’s bug. After that, I joined the Seven Continents Club and it’s been an amazing experience. This last race in Patagonia was great because they planted a tree for each runner. As for the Food Pantry, I know we (the Bank) contribute to them through our annual Spirit of Giving Campaign and I’ve found them to be a terrific organization that helps people in a very dignified

way. In true Piscataqua Savings Bank spirit, I’m very pleased to be able to contribute.”

All in all, it was a great way for the staff of Piscataqua Savings Bank to start their day.

Piscataqua Savings Bank is among the highest capitalized banks in the state.

The only mutual bank based in Portsmouth today, Piscataqua Savings Bank is dedicated to serving local individuals and families and has been a cornerstone of the Portsmouth community since 1877. Information is available at www.piscataqua.com